Our prediction for this Nations League match:
Spain
Match Time & Date:
17/11/2020
02:45 PM
Prediction: 1-1
Germany
There will be fireworks when Spain and Germany face each other in the replay of the EURO 2008 final. Back then Spain defeated Germany thanks to Fernando Torres’ goal, and it has to be noted that under 2.5 goals have been netted in each of their previous five meetings in all competitions. La Roja head into Tuesday’s match following a 1-1 draw with Switzerland where Sergio Ramos failed to convert two penalty kicks.
Luis Enrique’s troops are eager to overtake Germany in top position and book their place in the playoffs, and we are positive that the hosts will leave their hearts on the field. Alvaro Morata is widely expected to return to the starting XI. Germany, on the other hand, came from behind to beat Ukraine 3-1 in their last group game, but they face a difficult task against Spain. Anyhow, given the attacking potential of the two sides, both teams to score betting option should be considered. Joshua Kimmich remains in the recovery room for the visitors.
Highlighted Player (Sergio Ramos):
Over the years Sergio Ramos has established himself as one of the best defenders in the world. The Spanish footballer was born in Camas on 30 March, 1986 and he is a product of Sevilla’s youth academy. He made 39 league appearances for Sevilla and he played 26 games for the reserve team as well from 2003 to 2005.
In the summer of 2005 Sergio Ramos signed a deal with Real Madrid for a fee of €27 million and it has to be noted that he made 33 appearances for the capital club in the 2005/2006 La Liga campaign. The 183-cm-tall full back is capable of playing as a right back as well and, as a result, he often scores for Real Madrid.
Sergio Ramos helped Real Madrid win two Champions League trophies (2013/2014, 2015/2016) and he has three La Liga titles with los Blancos. The Spanish defender won the 2010 FIFA World Cup with la Furia Roja, while clinching Euro 2008 and 2010 titles with the Spanish national team as well.
Highlighted Team (Germany):
Competing for major honours since 1900, Germany are now one of the leading national teams in the history of football, boasting no fewer than seven titles in their trophy cabinet. Oddly enough, die Mannschaft have won the four World Cups in regular intervals, having finished as champions in 1954, 1974, 1990 and 2014, while lifting European Championship trophies in 1972, 1980 and 1996.
And having also lost seven major finals, it is fair to say that Germany have challenged for the trophy at almost every single major tournament since 1954. There have been too many world-class players to count that have represented Germany so far, but it is Lothar Matthaus who holds the record for most caps, having featured in 150 matches, whereas Miroslav Klose is the top goalscorer with 71 goals in 137 outings.
Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Muller, Rudi Voller, Jurgen Klinsmann and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge have all had important roles to play in the past, whereas the new generation has seen Philipp Lahm, Manuel Neuer, Mesut Ozil and Thomas Muller strut their stuff on international stage.
Croatia
Scotland
Czech Republic
England
Slovakia
Sweden
Poland
Hungary
Portugal
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